Major

The Computer and Information Technology (CIT) program prepares technical professionals for applications of computer and information technology. Those professionals typically work in an information technology (IT) department in a computer operations capacity for organizations ranging from manufacturing, service, and healthcare to education and government.

The BS in Computer and Information Technology comprises:

1. 37 semester hours in general education
2. 6-9 hours of math & science foundation
3. 66-68 semester hours in CIT major coursework
4. 12 semester hours in technical electives

General Requirements:

In addition to the required mathematics courses noted below, 37 hours of general education courses are required by the university to prepare students to become well-rounded professionals.

Mathematics (6-9 hours):

• MAT 2120G - Finite Mathematics. Credits: 3
• or  MAT 2110G - Brief Calculus with Applications. Credits: 3
• or  MAT 1441G - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Credits: 5
• BUS 2810 - Business Statistics I. Credits: 3
• or  MAT 2250G - Elementary Statistics. Credits: 4

Required Technical & Management Courses (66-68 hours):

• CIT 1001 - Introduction to Computer and Information Technology. Credits: 1
• CIT 1813 - Introduction to Programming (C++) Credits: 3
• CIT 2523 - Data Communication Technology I. Credits: 3
• CIT 2773 - Database Administration. Credits: 3
• CIT 2803 - Operating Systems for Computer Technology. Credits: 3
• CIT 2853 - Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection & Prevention. Credits: 3
• CIT 4663 - System Administrator and Architecture. Credits: 3
• CIT 4749 - Capstone Project in Computer Information Technology. Credits: 3
• CIT 4760 - Systems Analysis, Design, and Development. Credits: 3
• CIT 4770 - Database and Data Management. Credits: 3
• CIT 4823 - Big Data and Cloud Computing. Credits: 3
• CIT 4843 - Human Computer Interaction. Credits: 3
• CSM 2170 - Computer Science I. Credits: 4

• OR

• CIT 2183 - Software Development for Technology I. Credits: 3
• CSM 2670 - Object Oriented Programming. Credits: 4

• OR

• CIT 2283 - Software Development for Technology II. Credits: 3
• DGT 3813 - Web Development Credits: 3
• DGT 4814 - Digital Media Strategy. Credits: 3
• EGT 1323 - Computers for Engineering Technology. Credits: 3
• EGT 2324 - Electricity and Electronic Controls. Credits: 4
• EGT 3414 - Engineering Technology Project Management. Credits: 4
• MIS 4700 - Advanced Networking. Credits: 3

• OR

• CIT 3153 - Data Communication Technology II. Credits: 3
• MIS 4850 - Systems Security. Credits: 3

• (See footnote 1)

• ODL 4835 - Supervision in Organizations. Credits: 3

Electives From the Following List (12 hours):

• CSM 3070 - Competitive Programming. Credits: 1
• CSM 3870 - Data Structures. Credits: 3
• CSM 4170 - Programming for Mobile Devices. Credits: 3
• CIT 3863 - Cloud Services. Credits: 3
• CIT 3883 - Virtualization Technologies. Credits: 3
• DGT 1363 - Introduction to Graphics Technology. Credits: 3
• DGT 2123 - Introduction to Digital Photography. Credits: 3
• DGT 3003 - Introduction to Game Development. Credits: 3
• DGT 3013 - 2D Computer Animation. Credits: 3
• DGT 3313 - 3D Modeling for Digital Media. Credits: 3
• DGT 4753 - Visual Effects. Credits: 3
• EGT 3103 - Robots and Control Systems. Credits: 3
• EGT 3763 - Automation and Data Capture. Credits: 3
• EGT 4503 - Engineering Technology Cost Analysis. Credits: 3
• EGT 4823 - Facility Security. Credits: 3

• (See footnote 1)

• MIS 4530 - Web & Mobile Application Development. Credits: 3
• MIS 4860 - Ethical Hacking and Network Defense. Credits: 3

• (See footnote 1)

• OSC 4820 - Business Analytics and Data Mining. Credits: 3
• TEC 3920 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 5
• TEC 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 10
• TEC 4970 - Special Topics in Technology. Credits: 1 to 4
• TEC 4444 - Honors Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 4
• TEC 4444A - Honors Independent Study I. Credits: 1 to 4
• TEC 4555 - Honors Research. Credits: 3
• TEC 4644 - Honors Thesis. Credits: 2 to 3

Accelerated Graduate Program - M.S. in Cybersecurity Shared Credit Course:

(see footnote 2)

• TEC 5313Z - Networking & Advanced Data Communications. Credits: 3
• TEC 5323Z - Advanced Database Technology. Credits: 3

Accelerated Graduate Program - M.S. in Technology Shared Credit Courses:

(see footnote 2)

• TEC 5313Z - Networking & Advanced Data Communications. Credits: 3
• TEC 5323Z - Advanced Database Technology. Credits: 3
• TEC 5333Z - Management of Computer Technology. Credits: 3
• TEC 5343Z - Multimedia & Web Technology. Credits: 3

Footnote:

¹ “Z” sections of MIS 4850, MIS 4860 and EGT 4823 can only be taken by students who wish to pursue and are admitted to the Accelerated Graduate Program for the M.S. in Cybersecurity. Please see the Graduate Catalog for requirements. 

² Application and acceptance into Accelerated Graduate Program required. Please see the Graduate Catalog for requirements.